Explore the Family Name Rotundo
The meaning of Rotundo
Italian: southern variant of Rotondo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Luigi, Rocco, Antonio, Caesar, Cesare, Fausto, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rotundo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rotundo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37938th most popular surname with a count of about 550 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 46487 and the count dropped to approximately 458. This represents a negative change of 22.53 in rank and a decrease of 16.73 in the number of individuals bearing the name. The proportion per 100k also saw a reduction of 20.0% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #46,487 | -22.53% |
| Count | 550 | 458 | -16.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotundo
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rotundo, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity with a representation of 93.82% in 2000 which slightly dipped to 92.36% in 2010. Hispanic representation followed next, increasing from 4.73% in 2000 to 5.46% in 2010. The presence of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased, from 0.91% to 1.09%. There were no changes reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as they remained at zero throughout both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 92.36% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 5.46% | 15.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.09% | 19.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |